What is Globus Pharyngeus? Globus Pharyngeus refers to the feeling of a lump in the throat. Some people describe this as a ‘tightness’ in the throat which is commonly felt when…
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) is often treated as the poor relation of eczema and asthma – just a bit of a seasonal inconvenience. It is an allergy to house dust,…
On Your Feet Britain - Convert your sitting time to standing time! Regular exercise and a balanced diet hold enormous benefits for your health, both now and in the future! Being…
How does it impact on the child’s routine life? It is associated with reduced quality of life because of its impact on sleep. Such children can have reduced school attendance…
Our Resident Dietitian Michelle Bremang answers some questions this Nutrition and Hydration Week with the aim to keep you well-nourished and well hydrated! Am I getting my 5–a day?…
It’s as common as diabetes, yet so few are aware of its existence, delaying diagnosis by more than nine years! What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where cells that…
At Parkside Hospital we continue to strive towards providing the highest standard of care and have recently appointed Allison Bullivant as Matron of Parkside Hospital. Allison brings a wealth of…
Enlarged adenoids and tonsils are a major cause for disturbed sleep in children. Lack of sleep can impact growth and development of a child. Children with large adenoids and…
Silent reflux, also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPR), is an extra oesophageal disorder of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) with symptoms relating to sensations in the throat. These…
As soon as it gets cold, many with Raynaud’s desperately reach for some added warmth and security to beat the chill. Clothing is being layered on and heat packs are…
We are pleased to announce that Phil Bates has been appointed as the new Hospital Director of Parkside Hospital. Phil holds extensive experience having previously worked as Hospital Director of…
We recently partnered with Mediaplanet UK on the 2016 Cosmetic Solutions Campaign in The Guardian newspaper and online where Consultant Urologist James Bellringer explains how gender reassignment surgery can transorm…
This winter we are supporting people facing hunger by joining the UK’s biggest food collection The Trussell Trust via the Wimbledon Food Bank. Every day people in the UK go…
The skier’s thumb is a common injury sustained when falling on an outstretched hand, resulting in a hyperabduction force to the thumb. How does it happen? This classically happens…
The Cancer Centre London Breast Radiotherapy Team have been selected as finalists in the 2016 Laing Buisson Awards for Healthcare Outcomes after demonstrating that their heart-sparing breast radiotherapy technique reduces radiation doses to heart…
rating of ‘outstanding’ practice With nearly 60,000 people being diagnosed annually, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. With fear playing a key factor in…
Back pain is a common problem affecting 4 out of 5 of us at some point. It’s often caused by a simple muscle, tendon or ligament strain and not usually…
Vascular disease accounts for 40% of deaths in the UK and is preventable, yet so many individuals know little to nothing about the illness. September is Vascular Disease Month, so…
FODMAPs - What is it? FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols, and they are a collection of poorly absorbed simple and complex sugars that are found in…
Here at Parkside Hospital we are celebrating our result following an announced Care Quality Commission* (CQC) inspection in May 2016 and further unannounced inspection in June 2016. The inspection…
What is Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow? Tennis elbow (clinically known at lateral epicondylitis) and Golfer’s elbow (clinically known at medial epicondylitis) are both very common conditions which are often the result of…
We have a new addition to our Photodynamic Therapy treatment clinic at Cancer Centre London with the upgrade of our Aktilite lamp to a larger one now covering a rectangular…
Well done for completing Ride London! What’s next for you? If you’re relatively new to cycling, but have caught the bug you may be looking to take part in other…
Demos is carrying out research on behalf of Parkside Hospital into why people use private healthcare and their experiences of doing so. Demos is Britain's leading cross-party think-tank and they are…
For all of those who are partaking in Prudential Ride London this weekend, firstly we’re all sending you our good luck wishes from Parkside Hospital and a big congratulations for…
Please be aware that there will be a mass participation cycle ride on Sunday 31st July, which goes along Parkside (the main road at the front of the Hospital), resulting…
Mr Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist Q&A with Mr Haider Jan: What made you want to become a Consultant Gynaecologist? From the very beginning, when I was at school I…
Parkside Hospital has become the latest organisation in the UK to gain national recognition for its commitment to customer service, after being awarded WorldHost Recognised Business status. WorldHost is a world-class…
Congratulations to Mr Paul Harris, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, for making the cut in this year's Beauty & Cosmetic Guide in Tatler! To read more click here.
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Mr Tim Jones, talks to The Guardian about performing "awake craniotomy" in which the patient is knocked out and then awoken mid-surgery. Read more about this cutting-edge technique here.